Stickyboard

[Class]

I am currently taking a quick break from the most tedious job ever... dry mounting 64 seperate posters. Not so bad but some of them are big so I can only do one at a time. Here in lies the problem, some of them are REALLY big (my press is only 36x48). So I have to use the self adhesive board. I am sure somebody has used it here, I am just wondering with what ease, and any tips for something so large would be helpful.
Thanks

 

[j Paul]

This is my suggestion, actually two depending on circumstances

1. If the board is same size as print

Score release paper about 1/2" from edge. Take off large piece of paper and put it back on lightly.

Remove the 1/2" strip. Lay your poster down when it is aligned with edge, press in place. Lift poster and slowly while lowering it into place remove large cover sheet. Carefully, lightly smooth with palm of hand from middle outward. Replace release paper and burnish it down and put under weight.

2. If you are centering in board similar to above except place your score the proper distance from top and edge and proceed as above.

 

[TGFU]

You might want to consider contracting those out to another framer, blueprint shop, or sign shop that can accommodate mounting larger than you can handle.

 

[Jared Davis CPF GCF]

In my opinion, it would be both quicker and safer to find access to a set of 40" or wider rollers, for pressure sensitive mounting. Maybe outsourcing to someone with this type of equipment is a good option?

Cheers,

Jared

 

[Richard Darling]

When I get mounting that big, I send it over to the local tradeshow graphics place. You don't have to lose the customer though. Take the job in, and get a quote from your outsource. Lots of times they want it framed, too. So I just pass along the mounting charge and make my dime on the framing.

 

[Hired Help]

Class,

Depending how “really big” they are, multiple bites in the heat press might be easier than sticky board.

Clive.

 

[j Paul]

Clive, I don't think that the press that Class has is one that can do it in bites. I believe from the stated size it is a vacuum press.

 

[Class]

I really cannot outsource anything around here except for engraving, custom mirrors and a couple other things, unfortunately lines were drawn in the sand long before I joined the party, otherwise that would be my first chioce. And as already noted my press is not big enough. Thanks agian to everybody for the advice.

 

[Franchesca]

I really cannot outsource anything around here except for engraving, custom mirrors and a couple other things, unfortunately lines were drawn in the sand long before I joined the party, otherwise that would be my first chioce. And as already noted my press is not big enough. Thanks agian to everybody for the advice.

From a framer that once had a large press and experienced oopsies...make sure this poster can be replaced before proceeding.

Franchesca

 

[Hired Help]

Oops, my dyslexic mind read 36 x 24. (I was wondering why no one else had mentioned multiple bites!)

Just ignore me. I’ll get my coat now.

Clive.

 

[Jim Miller]

I really cannot outsource anything around here except for engraving, custom mirrors and a couple other things, unfortunately lines were drawn in the sand long before I joined the party, otherwise that would be my first chioce...

That's cryptic. What party? Why can't you outsource? Are you saying there are no large roller presses or vacuum presses in your market? Most college towns have companies that make signs and graphics, and reproduce engineering and architectural drawings. Often, these companies have large roller or vacuum presses.

If your market has no large roller or vacuum presses, then perhaps you should be the first business to have one. This job alone could probably buy you a good used, 40x60 vacuum press.

Lines in the sand can go away when the tide rolls in -- whether it's a tide of ocean water, or a tide of changing attitudes.

 

[hangupsgallery]

We normally use our 40x60 vac press, but when heat is an issue, or size is even greater, we have had a lot of luck with PMA. "positionable mounting adhesive". You can reposition as often as necessary until you burnish it down. Used this for years before the vac press.

 

[Jim Miller]

Golden Opportunity at $1200?

Class, this might be a good weekend for you to take a drive. About 475 miles and 8 hours from you...

Bienfang "VacuSeal" Programmable Hot/Cold Vacuum Press 4468H. Includes floor stand. Purchased new in 2003. Asking $1900.

Location: Amesbury, Mass.
Reason for Selling: Store Closing.

Contact David or Lisa at 978-388-8874 for more information.

Check out the photos in the Commercial / For Sale forum.

 

[Class]

Jim,
You rock! Gonna talk to the man with his hands on the purse strings now. Thank you and wish me luck. As far as the whole lines in the sand thing, unfortunately its pretty solid and I really no idea what started this feud. It cant be competition as there is plenty of bussiness here for everybody (frameing wise). Oh well. Agian thanks.

 

[Bogframe]

That's a good press. We've had one for a couple of years now, and despite heavy use, it's had zero downtime. Well worth putting in the 220V connection!